Hong Kong businesses embrace potential of silver economy with more services, tech for rising number of elderly

New government panel starts work, with experts urging long-term planning for city’s greying population. More ‘gerontech’ equipment being developed and tried out by seniors coping with frailties of ageing. — SCMP

Retired Hong Kong businesswoman Eileen Ling Pik-kuen keeps fit by going to the gym once a week, taking healthcare supplements and planning holidays overseas.

Although she is in good health, the 70-year-old divorcee with two adult daughters has already begun preparing for the day when she becomes frail, but prefers to continue living in her own home.